Ro vs Wegovy

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

Ro vs Wegovy: Overview

Choosing between Ro and Wegovy for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are highly-rated providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

Ro offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $149/month with a rating of 8.6/10. Wegovy offers semaglutide at $349/month with a 9.1/10 rating.

The price difference of $200/month is significant - Ro is the more budget-friendly option, while Wegovy positions itself as a premium service.

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Our recommended brand

After reviewing all 148 providers on this platform, we've identified CoreAge Rx as offering the most transparent pricing model. At just $99/month — the same price every month, every dose — there are no surprise charges or hidden fees. Combined with exceptional service quality, personalized support, and access to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, it represents the best value without compromising on care.

At a glance

Price Difference
$200/mo
Rating Difference
0.5
Winner
Wegovy
Best For
Quality

Ro

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Rating
8.6/10
Monthly Price
$149Cheaper
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

  • Prescribes FDA-approved, brand-name GLP-1s - Zepbound, Wegovy pen and pill, Ozempic, Saxenda and the new Foundayo pill - rather than compounded copies
  • Real insurance support: a dedicated team handles prior authorizations and appeals, and there is a free GLP-1 insurance checker you can run before paying anything
  • Publishes exact cash-pay prices for the Zepbound KwikPen: $299/mo at 2.5 mg, $399/mo at 5 mg and $449/mo at 7.5-15 mg with the manufacturer offer (checked July 26, 2026)
  • Membership is $39 for the first month, and as low as $74/mo if you prepay for a year
  • Long-established: trading since 2017, BBB accredited since 2018, and one of the largest telehealth platforms in the US
  • Prescriptions are typically filled and shipped within 1-4 days
  • Cash-pay Zepbound single-dose vials are available if you want to skip the insurance process entirely
  • Ongoing provider messaging, check-ins and progress tracking are included in the membership fee

Cons

  • The membership fee does not include your medication. At $149/mo month-to-month plus $449/mo for a maintenance dose of Zepbound, the realistic all-in cost is roughly $520-600 a month
  • The discounted $449 refill price depends on completing a check-in within 45 days of your last delivery. Miss that window and the price jumps to $499 for 7.5 mg, or $699 for the 10, 12.5 and 15 mg doses
  • All sales are final. Ro states it cannot issue refunds or accept returns on prescription products, except where it has made an error filling your prescription
  • The headline $74/mo membership rate requires prepaying a full year upfront
  • BBB lists 619 complaints, and Trustpilot sits at 3.8 from 4,796 reviews, with cancellation and billing the dominant negative themes
  • No customer phone number or support email is published on the site; support runs through your account
  • Because the medication price depends on your insurance, what you will actually pay each month cannot be known until after you have signed up and been assessed
  • The homepage claim 'Lose 20% body weight on average with Zepbound' comes from the manufacturer's trial of the branded drug, not from Ro's own patients
Choose Ro

Wegovy

View full Wegovy review →
Rating
9.1/10Better
Monthly Price
$349
Medications
semaglutide

Pros

  • FDA-approved for chronic weight management
  • Weekly injection
  • Clinically proven (~15% weight loss)
  • Cardiovascular benefits demonstrated
  • Established safety profile

Cons

  • Requires prescription and monitoring
  • Can cause nausea and GI side effects
  • High cost without insurance
  • Supply issues in recent years
Choose Wegovy

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureRoWegovy
Monthly Price$149$349
Rating8.6/109.1/10
Medicationssemaglutide, tirzepatidesemaglutide
Insurance AcceptedYesYes
Support HoursOn-demand provider messaging (hours not published)Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM ET
Live ChatNoNo
Free ShippingYesNo
Shipping SpeedTypically filled and shipped within 1-4 daysVaries by pharmacy
Mobile AppAvailableNo
Dedicated CoachIncludedNot included
Follow-up FrequencyOngoing check-ins plus on-demand provider messagingAs prescribed by physician
Money-back GuaranteeNone - Ro states all sales of prescription products are final, except where it filled your prescription in errorSavings card available for eligible patients
Cancellation PolicyCancel the membership before your next billing date; charges already processed are not refundedPrescription-based, consult doctor

Which should you choose?

Choose Ro if you:

  • Want to save $200/month with a more affordable option
  • Want more medication options to choose from
  • Want personalized coaching support included
  • Value: prescribes fda-approved, brand-name glp-1s - zepbound, wegovy pen and pill, ozempic, saxenda and the new foundayo pill - rather than compounded copies

Choose Wegovy if you:

  • Prefer a higher-rated service (9.1/10 vs 8.6/10)
  • Value: fda-approved for chronic weight management

Website previews

Ro

Ro website

Wegovy

Wegovy website

Our recommendation

Wegovy comes out ahead with a higher rating of 9.1/10.
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